What is another word for having life?
Pronunciation: [hˌavɪŋ lˈa͡ɪf] (IPA) 
Having life refers to something that has the ability to live, grow, and develop. Synonyms for this term include living, alive, animated, breathing, existing, thriving, and flourishing. Living beings have the capacity to function, move, and interact with their surroundings. They require sustenance, oxygen, and energy to survive and sustain their life processes. Living organisms range from microorganisms, plants, animals to humans. They exhibit a range of characteristics such as responsiveness, metabolism, reproduction, and adaptation to changing environments. Having life is a fundamental characteristic that distinguishes living things from non-living things in the natural world.
